Buy Abies arnoldiana 'Poulsen'

Also Known As

Abies arnoldiana (x) 'Poulsen'
Poulsen Arnoldiana Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 48"-96"

planting zones

4a-9b

#5 Container | $169.99

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Abies arnoldiana 'Poulsen' plant details

Abies arnoldiana 'Poulsen' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies arnoldiana 'Poulsen'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 48 IN - 96 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, prostrate, rock garden, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies arnoldiana 'Poulsen'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For a beautiful display of upright purple cones above dense green needles, this low, spreading form of Arnoldiana fir with green needles is an excellent choice. The prostrate plant, a cross between Abies koreana and Abies veitchii, grows very slowly.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A. koreana x A. veitchii 'Poulsen' is a result of a cross made in Denmark in 1983 by Poulsen nurseries, the plant is a low flat mound and exceptional in that it often produces cones of two different colors at a young age.